Reflecting on the intersection between our creative lives and the power of vulnerability.  The full text of this is here: http://theseeds.nz/creativity-vulnerability-give-it-all-give-it-now/

www.theseeds.nz 

steven@theseeds.nz 

Inspiration from a variety of sources including Theodore Roosevelt, Vincent Van Gogh, Brene Brown and Annie Dillard.  

A short excerpt of the interview with Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafunai where we talked about the ocean and long voyages and what she has learned from spending time learning from nature.  

About what she does: https://www.flyinggeesepro.nz/

YouTube video of her talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y58Xf474NaQ&feature=youtu.be

Wayfinding article: https://www.ehf.org/blog/swe2a87gjavk3i0brqd2buom9z1hec

Safe has had an interesting life in Thailand, New Zealand and Europe and in this we focus on impact and what it actually means.  We also spend some time talking about what it means to take risks, how to know when to make a big move and have some shout outs to people who have helped Safe on his journey, including the guests of episode 1 and 2 of seeds - Michelle Sharp and Tim Jones!  If you enjoy this then check out the 380 other episodes on seeds as well.  

Email safe@thirdlineimpact.com

Website: The Third Line | Social Impact Consultancy (thirdlineimpact.com)

LinkedIn info: (2) The Third Line - Social Impact Consultancy: Overview | LinkedIn

Michelle's episode 1: Michelle Sharp on Kilmarnock and Social Enterprises - Seeds (theseeds.nz)

Tim's episode 2: Tim Jones on B Corps - Seeds (theseeds.nz)

Seeds www.theseeds.nz 

A bonus episode to celebrate getting to a total of 10,000 listens of the show and to say thanks to those who subscribe! This is a bit different as it is from the recent conference at Te Papa where I was able to help moderate a session on the topic "Are there too many Charities in New Zealand".  Thought it was worth sharing as there were a lot of very stimulating ideas and perspectives shared by the following 5 panelists:

• Cheryl Spain - The Gift Trust https://www.thegifttrust.org.nz/
  
• Dellwyn Stuart - Auckland Foundation  https://aucklandfoundation.org.nz/
  
• Jamie Cattell - Charities Services (the regulator) https://www.charities.govt.nz/
  
• Kate Russell - Fundraising Institute of New Zealand https://www.finz.org.nz/
• Sue Barker - Sue Barker Charities Law http://www.lawnewzealand.co.nz/

Craig Fisher from RSM does the introduction at the start. https://www.rsm.global/newzealand/people/craig-fisher

The video of the presentation and the Q&A session as well as the material from all the other 12 sessions at the two day conference are available at no charge here from CLAANZ: http://www.charitylawassociation.org.au/events-nzconf2018

For more info email me at stevenmoe@parryfield.com

Steve is the Executive Director at Pathway which is a charity and social enterprise helping prisoners reintegrate back into society after they leave prison.  It does that through a charitable trust owning two businesses which employ those ex prisoners.  In this longest episode so far we talk about his childhood, different careers including as a radio host, President of the Canterbury Students Association and Owner of the Hollywood cinema in Sumner.  We also touch on national identity, teachers who shape us most, social enterprise cinemas in Rolleston, and much more.  

Pathway: https://www.pathway.org.nz

www.theseeds.nz

So what really is Impact Investing?  A short explanation ...

(This is the transript of the episode and all the links mentioned in it)

Having now interviewed almost 400 guests on Seeds Podcast a recurring theme which has emerged is how they are using impact investing to effect positive change in our society.  A question I get all the time though - both from companies, charities, directors and Trustees is - what exactly are you meaning when you keep talking about the rise of Impact Investing?  

So let’s break it down and give you some further listening if it does interest you.  

First the traditional approach.  Someone has a spare $10 million dollars - now this is a hypothetical scenario rather than being my situation.  Anyway, they have a choice about where they put that money.  One option is a traditional approach which means they put it into a long term deposit which makes interest.  They get some financial return, even if it is relatively low, and the offshore owned banks recycle that money to make themselves a nice profit.  

Impact investing steps in at this point and offers another approach.  What if that person has a particular cause that they care about - unfortunately the list is long - social housing, food deprivation for children, education on mental health and suicide prevention, climate change and green tech - there are many needs.  Let’s choose social housing because I know it really well.

So what if our friend took a portion of that $10 million and invested it into a startup company that wanted to provide social housing - this could be as equity and result in owning shares, or it could be as debt and they would have a loan they make.  The crux of the difference with traditional investing is that they would be able to make a financial return because it is not a donation, it is an investment.  But at the same time they would be able to have impact which is far greater and more satisfying than the interest they make from that long term deposit.

I am not saying they invest the full $10 million they have, but they do invest a portion of it - doing so may involve some risk but often ethically motivated companies that provide real solutions to our most wicked problems perform better, not worse, than traditional investments - and a tsunami of consumer support for such initiatives is on its way as people consider the supply chain and where their products come from.  

Even easier than a direct investment might be joining a fund which has those ethical lenses and thinks about where they put their money - and this is a choice that each of us can easily make with our Kiwisaver - I’ll put the links to Pathfinder, Simplicity and Generate as examples of that.

A real life example of this approach is Community Finance where I am the Chair of the Board.  We identified social housing as a massive need and we support Community Housing Providers by providing them with finance at a lower rate than mainstream banks, which we get from philanthropic investors and Kiwisaver funds like those I just mentioned.  Have we raised $50k or $100k for this?  No, actually in just a few years we have pulled together more than $160m for this. Before you all knock on the door this is for wholesale investors, rather than retail investors.  

So that is what impact investing is - simple, right?  We may be on the cusp of going even further though. 

Recently I released a legal opinion on how I think Trustees of large Trusts or Foundations that sit on large untapped pools of wealth now have a duty to consider Impact Investing and where their funds are invested - Shamubeel Eaqub interviewed me about that and why I think the law itself has changed for Seeds and will put a link to that in the show notes.  The point is that those funds that have billions of dollars in aggregate often were set up by a founder who wanted to tackle one of those problems in society, but the Trustees only think about how they can use income from their traditional investments - instead they should have a blue skies moment to think about how they invest the capital itself because where they invest it might be a means to advance their purposes.

If all this is intriguing but you are after real lives and understanding the people who are leading the way then I can recommend the following seeds episodes, among many dozens of others:

Shamubeel Eaqub in conversation with Steven Moe on the rise of Impact Investing: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/shamubeel-eaqub-in-conversation-with-steven-moe-on-impact-investing/ 

Impact Investing Legal Opinion as audio book: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/impact-investing-legal-opinion-audio-version-read-by-steven-moe/ 

Brianne West and Esha Chabra on Regenerative Business https://theseeds.nz/podcast/brianne-west-esha-chhabra-on-regenerative-business-seeds-conference-session/ 

John Berry on Ethical Investing https://seeds.libsyn.com/john-berry-on-ethical-investing 

A post-growth future and what it means for larger business: Seeds Conference session with Jennifer Wilkins, Dr Katherine Trebeck & Dr Donnie Macluran
https://theseeds.nz/podcast/a-post-growth-future-and-what-it-means-for-larger-business-seeds-conference-session-with-jennifer-wilkins-dr-katherine-trebeck-dr-donnie-macluran/ 

Regenerative and Blended Finance: Seeds Conference Session with Rosalie Nelson from EHF and Andrew Hewitt, Satya Kumar, Brad Leibov and Laina Greene https://theseeds.nz/podcast/regenerative-and-blended-finance-seeds-conference-session-with-rosalie-nelson-from-ehf-and-andrew-hewitt-satya-kumar-brad-leibov-and-laina-greene/ 

Safe Wongsunopparat on measuring Social Impact and proactively making decisions that change your life https://theseeds.nz/podcast/safe-wongsunopparat-on-measuring-social-impact-and-proactively-making-decisions-that-change-your-life/ 

Nathaniel Calhoun on preserving Biodiversity and effecting system change: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/nathaniel-calhoun-on-preserving-biodiversity-and-effecting-systems-change/ 

Bill Murphy on the Purpose Capital Impact Fund https://theseeds.nz/podcast/bill-murphy-on-the-purpose-capital-impact-fund/ 

Tā Tipene O’Regan on the people who shaped his life https://theseeds.nz/podcast/ta-tipene-oregan-on-the-people-who-shaped-his-life/ 

Joanne McEachen on Joy and Innovating in Education, and bringing an Indigenous perspective to global conversations https://theseeds.nz/podcast/joanne-mceachen-on-joy-and-innovating-in-education-and-bringing-an-indigenous-perspective-to-global-conversations/ 

Israel Cooper https://seeds.libsyn.com/israel-cooper-on-home-community-people-and-purpose 

Impact investing Network https://www.impactinvestingnetwork.nz 

Peter has written many books on New Zealand's leading creative authors, writers, painters and musicians.  His most recent recognition was the 2017 Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in honour of his non-fiction.  In this interview we talk about his work as an editor, writer, critic, curator and former academic in New Zealand and Canada. We also talk about his memories of growing up just after World War II, the thriving literary scene in Christchurch between 1933 and 1953, his life as an academic as well as a period as a Member of Parliament for Lyttelton, his friendship and memories of the poet Allen Curnow, and what he likes about collecting books.

http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/writer/simpson-peter

About Bloomsbury South: http://www.press.auckland.ac.nz/en/browse-books/all-books/books-2016/bloomsbury-south.html

Allen Curnow tribute site (run by Steven Moe): www.allencurnow.com

This is a bonus compilation episode to celebrate getting to 52 interviews looking back through some of the conversations to pull out short extracts of "the moment" when something changed for the people I was interviewing.  I hope you enjoy it!  

The people I talked to on this episode are:

- John Hammond
- Kit Hindin
- Michelle Sharp
- Dr Jarrod Gilbert
- Tim Jones
- Dr James Austin
- Michael Mayell
- Camia Young
- Gary Shaw
- Elena Casolari
- Stuart Dillon-Roberts

Sacha McMeeking spoke at the 2020 Hillary Laureate Dinner to give the closing remarks.  She somehow managed to weave together so many unique threads that touched on colonisation, climate change, Te Ao Māori and some real challenges about who we are taking along with us and will lead in the future.  Sacha is Head of School of Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury.  The evening was to honour the latest Hillary Institute Laureate, Christiana Figueres.  

Other speeches and videos are here: https://www.hillaryinstitute.com/2020-hillary-laureate-dinner

This talk as video: https://youtu.be/7d1LCK_9754 

Some excerpts of the talk:

"One of the practises in Te Ao Māori that I don’t think we have carried through enough is that most of our chiefly types didn’t get there because they were the best person for the job, they got their because when they were young somebody picked them and made them do something they were utterly unprepared to do.  So collective imagination should be partnered with - where is your Rangatahi, who are you taking with you? What we need to do here tonight is to clothe each other in expectation… I challenge you all to ask yourselves - what are you going to give up?  Who are you going to believe in? Who are you going to jump start?  And what are you going to expect them to do for the world.  I can tell you a few things that I expect all of you to do because I know quite a few of you and I know your potential, I know your roles, I know your talents - that knowledge is arguably the most important component for belief.  When we talk about Manaakitanga, it’s one of those words that makes us feel good, because we think about hospitality and being cared forgot if you are going to Manaaki someone, you have got to know them - you have got to genuinely know them, you have got to genuinely care… so if we are genuinely going to do all of those things, then we have also got to deepen the relationships with each other, which is the reason I am most grateful to be here tonight sharing with you under an envelope of expectations that you will give up something tonight, that you will take someone with you tomorrow and that collectively we will self determine a better future."

"It would be quite common at this point for a Maori speaker to tell you soothing tales from our traditional knowledge - but that’s not my lane... Instead what I want to do is talk to you about our practices and what I think our practices can teach us all.  The first is the power of small deeds.  I think in New Zealand we are really uncomfortable with small deeds… we are a small country so we don’t like small things.  We like to be the first to grant women the vote and we like to be doing grand international statements like nuclear free.  But I think actually what things like the Ngai Tahu settlement teach us is this power of small deeds.  So one of the things in the Ngai Tahu settlement which, when I was young and impetuous and probably a bit arrogant, I didn’t’t understand at all was the power off the place name changes.  So in the Ngai Tahu settlement, and in all settlements that followed, there are a raft of place name changes.  And I used to think but there is so much egregious unconscionable history - how can place name changes be at a level commensurate to offset the horrors of that history.  And then as I got older and started to appreciate that it is not just radical protest action that changes the world, I realised that the power of place names is that it changes habits.  So that now it is the exception to be on a plane when they actually fly and the pilot doesn’t mention Aoraki.  That power of changing habits is remarkable and it is something that I think we need to get more familiar with.  Because we expect and perhaps with the naivety and impetuosity of youth that’s got a long hangover - we expect that grand normative wins will change the world.  We expect that the declaration of women’s equality will translate to pay equity and a reduction in domestic violence.  But that grand normative change has done neither of those things - what has moved us closer to those are the small steps, the changes to habit, the changes to daily routine.  And that is what place name changes did.  So just over 20 years ago when the Ngai Tahu settlement was passed it caused outrage that we might refer to this landscape by its original names.  And now it is just habit, now it is just an expectation because day by day, small step by small step, normative change came through habit, through routine.  And that is something that we all have the power to do.  So my first challenge is to look at our daily habits and our daily routines."

A profile on Sacha in Stuff: https://i.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/123070316/activist-and-advocate-for-social-change

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz 

This is a short excerpt of the longer interview with Richard Black that I thought was really helpful when thinking about the role we can help with helping children make sense of the world.

"That there are times when they will make mistakes, but who they are as a person is not faulty".

Resources for helping Children: https://mindhealth.org/mind-health-for-kids/

Mind Health website: https://mindhealth.org/about-us/

For the full interview visit https://seeds.libsyn.com/richard-black-on-mind-health

For more episodes visit www.theseeds.nz 

In this short episode I describe the new book Seed Habits which sets out the 9 principles I've learned from all the guests on seeds podcast.  

If you would like a copy of the ebook you can get one by signing up for the Seeds Impact Conference over here... www.seedsconference.nz 

More info on the book Seed Habits - Seeds (theseeds.nz)

I do have phsyical copies as well if you are interested.

Contact: steven@theseeds.nz 

The one where we talk about what it takes to leave working in the corporate world behind, what B Corps actually are and the process to become one, what changes are needed to have more purpose driven people and societies and how medieval history fits in to all this.

Visit Grow Good

Matthew has been involved in a wide variety of tech start-ups and in this episode we start with learning about his early years and how those experiences influenced him.  We also talk about the Edmund Hillary Fellowship as well as his new venture Alimentary and the work they are doing - it was pretty fun for the podcast to be the first time Matthew has spoken about this new initiative publicly.  If you enjoy this episode check out some of the others at www.theseeds.nz 

Connect with Matthew
www.blackswan.nz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjackson/
https://twitter.com/mattnzl
https://www.instagram.com/mattnzl/

Learn more about Alimentary
www.alimentary.systems
https://www.linkedin.com/company/alimentary-systems
https://www.ehf.org/live-sessions

Michael co-founded Code Club Aotearoa and in this interview we talk about the work that organisation is doing with primary aged school children to teach them how to code.  We also talk about his background on rural farms in New Zealand and experience living for several years in the Amazonian jungle before he got into his career in IT.  We also discuss his involvement in Canterbury Tech - and what it was like to introduce the Prime Minister of New Zealand at a conference.

Code Club: https://codeclub.nz/

Canterbury Tech: http://canterburytech.nz/

Seeds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeedsPodcast/
Seeds Podcast Contact: stevenmoe@parryfield.com
Twitter: @nzstevenmoe

What is the Not So Redundant Club?  In this interview Jessie explains more about what it is and why she started it as well as providing background on her life and journey so far.  One of the key themes that came through in this was community in various guises and I really enjoyed this conversation.  I've known Jessie several years so it was really nice to reflect on the Impact Unconference in April as well and her own background in the Law.  I am sure you will enjoy this interview and if you do - is there someone else who might be facing redundancy who would benefit from listening to this?  There are more than 210 other interviews in the back catalogue at www.theseeds.nz as well.

For those interested in joining or learning more about the Not So Redundant Club:
Website for those who want to join the Club: https://members.notsoredundantclub.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenotsoredundantclub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-not-so-redundant-club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not.so.redundant.club/

The SDG Art Exhibition is being put on by the Global Shapers Ōtautahi Hub, The Conscious Club and Bead & Proceed. It starts with a launch night event on Friday 25th September 2020 and runs until Thursday 1st October at Milton St Substation in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
Website: https://www.sdgexhibition.com/
Tickets for launch night on Friday 25th September: https://events.humanitix.com/sdg-art-exhibition-launch-night

Global Shapers Ōtautahi/Christchurch Hub Recruitment Information evening is coming up on Wednesday 30th September 2020 and is open to all those interested in learning more about Global Shapers. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/641921236723556
You can follow the Global Shapers Ōtautahi Hub on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/globalshaperschristchurch

John is Director of Educational Engagement at Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Centre. In this interview we talk about his early years and his background that has led to a career looking at how entertainment can intersect with education.  We also talk about John's childhood and experience in France, what he studied, why he loves lego so much, what it was like to compete at lego and the role it plays in this life today.

John's website: http://www.johnbalash.com/wordpress/

Future of Learning Conference: https://www.futureoflearning.nz

A big thanks to the team who organised the conference as it allowed us to sit down with him, in particular Louisa as well as:  

Hamish Duff from Recalibrate: https://www.recalibrate.co.nz

Cheryl Doig (a former Seeds Guest) from Think Beyond: https://www.thinkbeyond.co.nz

Cheryl's earlier interview on seeds: http://seeds.libsyn.com/cheryl-doig-on-the-future-of-learning

Barry Coates has had a fascinating life journey and in this conversation he shares about his background and what has led him to found Mindful Money, which focusses on helping Kiwis invest ethically.  We discuss the work they do and the seminars, programs and awards run.  We also talk about his early years, work in the United States and England and his time as an MP.  If you enjoy this then subscribe and check out some of the hundreds of other episodes at www.theseeds.nz 

Mindful Money Site: https://mindfulmoney.nz/ 

In this interview we hear from Adrian Palmer about his life and growing up, with his high school friends forming the band Supra which became ZED, what it was like to top charts and travel the World, returning to New Zealand and the origins of the Addington Coffee Coop.  We also discuss Common Good Coffee which has been developed with Kind Cafe and Crave Cafe in Auckland.  We also discuss how they approach business differently and the connection over with India.  If you enjoy this then check out some of the other interviews in the back catalogue as there are more than 250.  

Website: https://www.addingtoncoffee.org.nz/

Common Good Coffee: https://commongoodcoffee.nz/

ZED: https://www.facebook.com/thislittleempirenz/

Interview with Nigel Cottle on Crave cafe and Kind cafe in Auckland mentioned in this interview https://seeds.libsyn.com/nigel-cottle-on-crave-cafe

This is the audio of me reading an article published by the Transnational Environmental Law Journal, which I co-wrote with two academics from the University of Canterbury, David Jefferson and Elizabeth Macpherson, called “Experiments with the Extension of Legal Personality to Ecosystems and Beyond-Human Organisms: Challenges and Opportunities for Company Law”. Below each place in the audio is indexed.

To read the article this is the website link at the Transnational Environmental Law Journal.

Index
01:51: Abstract
03:15: Part 1: Introduction
09:46: Part 2: The Company law dimensions of legal personality for ecosystems and behind-human beings. Setting a research agenda
16:12: Part 3: The nature of companies and ecosystems as legal persons
35:05: Part 4: Relationships between Companies and Ecological Communities as legal persons: A Though Experiment
46:48: Part 5: Reflections on the possibilities for a reimagination of Company law
54:39: Acknowledgments

Thank you to the Transnational Environmental Law Journal for permission to publish this in audio form - and hope it makes it more accessible for others.

Earlier article also co-written for the Institute of Directors on similiar topic with the same co-authours is here: "The future of corporate governance: what if the trees had a say?"

More content with articles, videos and more than 350 episodes is at www.theseeds.nz

The seeds impact conference information is at www.seedsconference.nz

This conversation with Historian Rowan Light is from a few years ago and in this episode have pulled out the part where we discussed the meaning of ANZAC Day, the role of history and historians and why we commemorate certain events and not others - check out his book Anzac Nations.  I hope you enjoy this as this is published on 25th April 2023 as we remember the past today: Lest We Forget.  

Full interview is here: https://seeds.libsyn.com/historian-rowan-light-on-anzac-day-and-why-we-celebrate-a-defeat

More on Rowan who is now based at Auckland University: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/rowan-light 

"I am a historian of memory and commemoration, interested in public uses of the past and how communities make sense of war and violence. I am project curator (NZ Wars) at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, assisting the Human History team in the redevelopment of the New Zealand Wars gallery. My book Anzac Nations (OUP, 2022) is a history of cultural memory that explores how the story of the Anzacs at Gallipoli has changed overtime in Australia and New Zealand. I am interested in how groups and institutions shape the remembrance and commemoration of war and conflict."

www.theseeds.nz for more

Tamara is a flautist, composer, dancer and much more - in this interview we talk about her love of music and how that began as well as her band Mundi.  We hear about her early days as well as getting the chance to hear her play some different flutes for us (also released as a separate stand alone episode earlier).  I met Tamara at TedX Christchurch so it shows how volunteering for something can lead to new conversations that can lead to - a podcast interview!  

Mundi: https://www.facebook.com/www.mundi.co.nz/

Mundi site: http://mundi.co.nz

For more visit www.theseeds.nz

This is a wide ranging interview with Sam Stubbs - the best type of interview!   Before we talk about Simplicity we get into the background to Sam and his life and learn about his childhood, the impact of stuttering as a young boy, what it motivated him to do (speak in front of crowds), his work as as an investment banker, the role of the Christchurch earthquakes in a shift of thinking and his transition over to help co-found Simplicity.  We also touch on many many other topics along the way like social enterprise, the future of business, technology shifts and more.  If you enjoy this and the style of interview here then check out the hundreds of others in the back catalogue to get some inspiration!  www.theseeds.nz 

About Simplicity: Our Investment Funds - Simplicity

About Community Finance that we talk about: Home - communityfinance.co.nz

About Dyslexia as a superpower: Spotify – Dyslexia as Superpower with Geoff Bone - Seeds | Podcast on Spotify

The word 'fun' describes this episode well - it was such a fun recording because Sarah and I talked about so many interesting topics and her life story and what has led her to pubish a new book called 'The Wonder Mindset: Innovate from Within'.  

I really appreciated the chance to connect and hear from her as I've seen she is so active on a variety of initaitives so it was good to find out more about what motivates her.  

If you enjoy this then why not check out other conversations at www.theseeds.nz - there are now more than 400 of those!

Sarah's book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Mindset-Innovate-Within/dp/B0DBKNMWXR?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER 

Site https://www.wonderandwander.com 

LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarahpirienally 

Margaret Austin was born in 1933 and in the hour long interview with her we find out all about her long life of service, including as an MP from 1984-1996 - but this is a short minute excerpt that captures something of what we discussed.  

Be watching out for the full interview next.

If you like this check out some of the 200+ interviews in the back catalogue. www.theseeds.nz 

The one where we learn about a childhood without TV but plenty of imagination, becoming a Member of Parliament, how the earthquakes sparked the decision to become Mayor, the future for social enterprises and both the challenges and unique opportunities facing Christchurch today.

"This is an opportunity to do things that you couldn’t do before.  It is a time where our city can really provide an uplift for those involved in social enterprise, for those that are involved in entrepreneurship, for those that just want to give things a go.  This is a place where we can literally try anything because we have been through this experience and it is kind of like, “why not”, and so we are a city that has an incredible opportunity to help lead the way.” 

Joanna is the CEO of ChristchurchNZ which promotes the city as both a tourism destination and a dynamic place for business to grow.  In this interview we talk about her early life, working as a reporter, the role of journalism in the world today, her role as Editor of The Press just after the earthquakes and what the future holds for Christchurch.  I really enjoyed this 85th episode and my discussion with Joanna and am sure you will appreciate it as well.  If you do like this check out one of the other episodes and subscribe to ensure you don't miss out on the next conversation.

https://www.christchurchnz.com/new-zealand/

Article mentioned that I wrote on the new Christchurch: https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/13-11-2018/the-new-christchurch-style-old-boys-out-entrepreneurs-in/

This is the 85th episode, for more stories visit www.theseeds.nz 

@seeds_podcast

The one where we talk about when a national identity forms if you are a child of immigrants, starting your first charity at 15, empowering others as a Social Enterprise lawyer in post Earthquake Christchurch and moving to Tokyo to help grow the Pechakucha movement worldwide.

"Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you should do nothing."

Visit Pechakucha

ぺちゃくちゃ

This is the audio of a talk I gave yesterday for Community Governance Aotearoa on the topic of Chairing meetings and with a focus on AGMs.  I do a lot of support for boards, companies, trusts and others in goverance in my work as a partner at Parry Field Lawyers so it was a pleasure to talk on this topic.  In it share my thoughts on this area and outline 20 principles that are relevant to consider when you come to your role as Chair.

More resources that Community Goverannce Aotearoa provide are here (thanks for the chance to share Rose, April, Elyse and team) https://communitygovernance.org.nz/

If this helps you then why not share with one other person?

The 20 principles will be uploaded here and the other resource mentioned in talk on chairing meetings: https://www.parryfield.com/advisory/governance/governance-essentials/ 

Alina Siegfried is an Impact Storyteller, Narrative Strategist, and award-winning Performance Poet. She is passionate about arts, storytelling and narrative as a tool to inspire systems-level change.  In this interview we talk about her background and how she became a poet and what it means to draw out people's stories in order to describe the impact they are having.  

Alina has been performing spoken word poetry for the past decade, under the alias Ali Jacs. She is a founder of Wellington's Poetry in Motion community, winner of the 2012 New Zealand National Poetry Slam, and in 2013 she competed in the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Minneapolis. While the poetry started out as a "full-time" hobby, Alina now taks the tools and tricks learned from the art form and helps organisations become more creative and authentic with their storytelling. Working with companies, social enterprises, non-profits, government bodies, and entrepreneurs driven to create impact, she helps with story strategy, content development, copywriting, video direction, and internal storytelling to strengthen teams and organisations to become more human.

Website: www.alinasiegfried.com
Watch Alina's poetry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSCO6Ra8G4xRKESqks4mmcpdE19JnB7B
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-siegfried-a088a049/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliJacsWordworker/
Edmund Hillary Fellowship: www.ehf.org?utm_source=seeds&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=podcasts_alina_on_impact_storytelling

Here is the link to the Shapeshifter video that signalled to me that it was time to come back to New Zealand! It's a cool watch if you haven't seen it... be great for listeners to be able to go on that journey if they so desire! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXnD0GAO-3s

Alina Siegfried hello@alinasiegfried.com

Yoseph is one of the co-founders of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and was the first CEO as well.  In this interview we talk about his childhood in Ethiopia, moving around Africa as a young person, studying in the United States and how he ended up in New Zealand. We also talk about the origins of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and the programme which brings into New Zealand entrepreneurs and investors on Global Impact Visas and now has 532 Fellows.  I really enjoyed this interview and appreciated hearing more about Yoseph's background and life - if you like it too then check out www.theseeds.nz for a lot more interviews as well.

Edmund Hillary Fellowship: https://www.ehf.org

Yoseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosephayele/

Brianne has a focus at Ethique on both purpose (having positive impact) as well as profit (being sustainable) - she has given a lot of interviews but none I could find really focus on her early years - her childhood, the influence of her parents, the first ventures that taught her a lot and what then lead to Ethique.  Often we only hear the highlights but in this conversation Brianne was willing to share a lot more details of how things developed and lessons learned.  I really appreciated her transparency and the model she is providing for other entrepreneurs who seek to make a lasting impact through the business they start.  If you enjoy this, then check out some of the 325+ other interviews on seeds podcast - more info at www.theseeds.nz 

Ethique: Ethique - Conscious & Concentrated Solid Beauty Bars – Ethique New Zealand (ethiqueworld.com)

Ethique Foundation: https://www.ethiquefoundation.org/ 

Seeds www.theseeds.nz 

Aimee is the co-founder of Girls who Grow and co-chair of Future Farmers New Zealand.  In this conversation we hear about her background and growing up in a farming community, what she studied and how her career has led to this point.  We had a positive energy filled conversation about what the future may hold and I hope you enjoy it - if you do, then check out some of the 343 other episodes of seeds www.theseeds.nz.

Girls who Grow: https://www.girlswhogrow.co.nz/
Future Farmers: https://futurefarmersnz.org/ that includes the Manifesto discussed
Open Farms: https://www.openfarms.co.nz/ 

https://www.instagram.com/girlswhogrow_nz/ @girlswhogrow_nz 

https://www.instagram.com/futurefarmersnz/ @futurefarmersnz

From what is to what if - Book mentioned: https://www.robhopkins.net/the-book/#:~:text=From%20What%20Is%20to%20What%20If%20is%20a%20call%20to,dramatic%20change%20for%20the%20better.

What your Food Ate Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Food-Ate-Reclaim/dp/1324004533

Future Whenua conversation between Steven Moe and Zeb Horrell https://youtu.be/tDg36Fg2b9I 

Lan Pham deeply cares about our water and in this interview we learn about why.  From a childhood in Wellington we discuss growing up with multiple cultures, the power of cooking, how she started studying freshwater, the ecosystem for Native Fish of New Zealand, living on a remote island and her motivation for become a Councillor on Environment Canterbury.  I really enjoyed this interview and the varying topics we discussed and am sure you will as well.  

At the start we talk about Impact Lunches - the next one is coming up on Friday 6 November - https://theseeds.nz/impact-lunches/

ECAN site: https://ecan.govt.nz/about-us/your-council/councillors/

Only a few social enterprises that I meet are focused on the digital and online world - so it was refreshing to talk with Stuart Dillon-Roberts who founded social enterprise Digital Journey.  The aim is to 'deliver digital projects and initiatives to support our goal of creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to use, understand and benefit from digital services.'  In this interview we talk about Stuart's background and what led to forming this venture as well as how they work as a social enterprise.  We also discuss exactly how they can help companies and people to improve their online presence with an interactive assessment and resources.

http://www.digitaljourney.nz/

Resources: http://digitalresources.nz/

 
More about Digital Journey (www.digitaljourney.org) the digital social enterprise.

We believe that a business embracing online tools, the Internet and digital services will be able to prosper, grow and compete in our increasing digital world. Our purpose is to build the capability and confidence in businesses to embrace digital technology and maximise the opportunity that digital services bring. We offer a range of free and paid services, including free online digital planning tools allowing small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) to create customised digital action plans, compare their digital use to similar businesses, prioritise what to do next and learn how to do it.

Our paid services include digital training courses for SMBs around New Zealand, 1:1 business coaching, ICT consultancy services, and partnerships to promote digital uptake in SMBs with a range of corporates and Government agencies in New Zealand and offshore. We love helping, please get in touch if you can help our cause or want to hear more about the services we offer.

stuart@digitaljourney.org.

Our free assessment can be accessed at: www.digitaljourney.nz
Our free knowledge base with free templates and guides: www.digitalresources.nz

In this episode I share everything I've learned about how to create a podcast.  This was recorded live when I gave it as a session at the Social Enterprise Unconference in Levin in mid February 2019.  One of my dreams for seeds was to teach others so they could start their own podcast so if you are interested in learning more then drop me a line and happy to help answer your questions - steven@theseeds.nz.  

This is the 86th episode - if you enjoy it then check out some of the others, subscribe and leave a rating and review.

Video of this session on the Facebook page and at www.theseeds.nz or at https://youtu.be/zQ0SN6bbcq8

Equipment and other things:

Ian was the ambassador to Japan at the time of both the Christchurch and Tohoku earthquakes of 2011.  In this interview we hear all about his childhood and what led him to the diplomatic service.  We also find out about what he loves most about Japan and what it is actually like to be a representative of a country.  These days Ian is involved in the Japan New Zealand Business Council so we also learn about that organisation.

Japan New Zealand Business Council https://www.jnzbc.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz 

Welcome to ep 400!  I wanted to do something special and so asked two 9 year olds to sit and interview Dr Rod Carr who is the Climate Change Commissioner.  After all, they are inheriting the Earth so it felt right for them to ask the questions. 

Big thanks to Isaac and Emily for asking the questions!!  

If you like this why not subcribe and leave a rating and check out the 400 other episodes too!  www.theseeds.nz has a lot more as well.

There is also a children's book called The Apple Tree that may interest you as well - info here.

https://theseeds.nz/books/the-apple-tree/ 

Climate Change Commision site https://www.climatecommission.govt.nz/ 

"Dr Rod Carr, Chairperson

Alex grew up in Norway and dreamed of being a professional snowboarder.  In this interview we learn about her childhood in that country and what led her to study Chiropractic care.  We also discover what she has learned through that study and get a few tips to care for our spines.  We then turn to focus on the business of Connect Chiropractic which takes an unusual approach in its business model having a Koha system of paying as you choose.  I really enjoyed my discussion with Alex and know you will as well.

"About Connect Chiropractic": Drs Alex & Matt Wild started Connect Chiropractic in November 2018. With a mission to make Chiropractic care accessible and affordable to anyone in Christchurch, they offer a Koha (Pay as you choose) fee system. Regardless of ones financial situation they ensure that chiropractic care is always achievable, to facilitate a healthier, sustainable and more connected community.
Since Connect’s conception they have subsidised over $50,000 worth of chiropractic care; and through their Community Connect Program have donated over $2,400 to local community organisations and programs.

Link to Website: https://connectchiro.co.nz/
Link to Community Connect Program: https://connectchiro.co.nz/community-connect/
Link to TV1 News Segment: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/christchurch-chiropractor-wants-make-care-available-everyone-regardless-financial-situation
Link to Instagram: @connectchironz

This is one of dozens of interviews - for more visit www.theseeds.nz

Cheryl is a leadership futurist and expert in education and in this interview we combine the two into a far reaching discussion about what is to come in relation to the future of learning.  We also talked about her background as a school principal, the impact of a child dying of abuse on an entire school community, the recent Future of Learning conference she co-organised with Hamish Duff (from Recalibrate) as well as her work at Think Beyond.

c.doig@thinkbeyond.co.nz

https://www.thinkbeyond.co.nz

https://business.facebook.com/futureoflearningnz/

https://futureoflearning.nz

@nzstevenmoe 

Cheryl is a leadership futurist who sees exponential technologies as an opportunity to amplify our human characteristics. She loves challenging organisations to think differently in order to adapt to a rapidly changing and complex world. This world must consider equity, ethics and social impact as our preferred future.

Cheryl has been an award-winning principal and is involved in a number of strategic roles and foresight projects. This includes Grow Waitaha, a project supporting Christchurch schools through the change process. In 2017 Cheryl was a finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence Awards, in the Innovation and Science category.

She is currently a Board Chair of the NZ Brain Research Institute,  Establishment Board Chair of Haeata Community Campus and serves as a trustee for Limitless and Food for Thought Trusts. Cheryl is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists and the World Future Society.

On what makes coming home from overseas so special, working with entrepreneurs as 'Start-Up Activator' at Ministry of Awesome, the scary/exciting moment you decide to launch out on your own and finding joy and purpose by taking the time to slow down.

Kit Hindin is the Start-Up Activator at the Ministry of Awesome which was founded after the earthquakes to make things happen in Christchurch.  They support early-stage entrepreneurs with ideas for projects, events, start-ups, social enterprises and more; to turn their ideas into reality. 

For more visit http://ministryofawesome.com/

http://kithindin.com/

Welcome to the 50th episode!  Marcelle Lunam is the founder and project lead for Tūmanako Wellness Centre.  Marcelle has worked in film as a director and we discuss the influence her Grandfather had on her as a child learning to appreciate light, paintings and film.  We also discuss her career and work with the innovative Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Sydney as well as being a creative who has been the international Creative Director of Mambo and Creative Director of zSpace in Sydney.  We then discuss Tūmanako Wellness Centre and the unique plans to take the best of what is done overseas and improve on it here - what is it, what the plans for the future are and how it might change life for people. 

Website: www.tumanakowellness.com

Pledgeme campaign: http://pldg.me/tumanako

https://www.facebook.com/tumanakowellnesscentre/

Our PILLARS - are found under "What we do - our mission & pillars"  here: https://www.tumanakowellness.com/what-we-do/

This is the 50th interview so is one of dozens of stories - to listen to others go to www.seeds.libsyn.com

In this converation with the Christchurch City Missioner Matthew Mark, we find out about his background and motivations as well as the work they do with the homeless and others in need.  That is a lot more people than you might think.   Matthew also shares about his own background and why this work is so important to him, and how we can support what they do.  

Christchurch City Mission: Christchurch City Mission 

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz 

Working in Silicon Valley in the 1970s, what resilience is in an organisational context, how theory was turned into a living labratory when the earthquakes hit Christchurch and what organisations can do to improve their resilience before a crisis hits.

https://resorgs.org.nz/

Israel has a clear sense of identity and purpose and we talk about what led to his co-founding the building company, home, which has a real focus on people and community and is an impact driven company.  From his earliest years as a child growing up in the cult his Grandfather founded (now called Gloriavale) to time in the United States and Australia, working at PWC and co-founding IT companies, working in the movie industry, we talk about that and more along the way.  What shines through in this interview is a clear sense of identity and resulting purpose which places an emphasis on people and community over profits.  For me, having worked with many social enterprises and other companies what home is doing is significant as it foreshadows the future I think more companies will embrace - including time frames that allow for 100 year business plans, a focus on employment and care for people who work at a company and a desire to actually do some good through the business of the company itself - in this case, providing homes (not just houses) to many in New Zealand.  This is one of my favourite interviews so far and as it is the 112th one, that is saying something.  

Website: https://builtbyhome.com

Franca is an Environmental Social Scientist with a curiosity about many things in the world so we discuss topics ranging from her childhood in Germany, her research on transnational sovereignty, climate change and love of poetry and the importance of engaging each other across disciplines to both challenge and innovate.

Links discussed provided by Franca:

DFG project on Sovereignty in the transnational constellation https://www.uni-trier.de/index.php?id=52417&L=2

Current workplace www.landcareresearch.co.nz

Next Generation of Influencers programme / the event on innovation in land and water takes place in CHCH in June (13-15) http://ourlandandwater.nz/get-involved/next-generation-influencers/  

I think I mentioned a blog on sustainable start-ups that I write for. It is called Funkenzeit and might be interesting for people who want to know more about projects in Germany http://funkenzeit.de. This project is a part of yooweedoo changemaker platform http://yooweedoo.org/

Ramona Gastl and other artists work together on the connection between freedom and loneliness. This is a teaser for ILLUSIA the short movie on freedom and loneliness https://vimeo.com/205835872 and the patreon site for the project https://www.patreon.com/illusia . We also have a facebook group that people can join https://www.facebook.com/groups/illusiacommunity/ .

You might have mentioned the Exchange before – but if you wanted to include a link http://www.xchc.co.nz/ - Preston and I are putting together an exhibition on land and water atm (for 11-17th June). If any artists would like to be a part of this: happy to chat about the concept and have them involved!

And finally, this is the organisation on renewable energy and climate change that motivated me to shift from medicine to political science http://klimadelegation.de/english/

In this live session I discussed with Craig Fisher the paper we released called "Charting the Future: A framework for thinking about change".  We discuss what the paper covers and why we wanted to issue the challenge of 7 questions for organisations to consider when they look at their strategy.  There were 55 attending this Zoom call on Friday 12 June 2020.

To download the paper visit https://www.parryfield.com/charting-the-future/

Video version of this talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uba1wjoarak

Index of video content - the audio follows this:

00:00: Welcome by Steven
01:08: Craig Fisher intro and context
03:11: Steven Moe intro and context
04:41: Explaining why we wrote the paper now + thoughts
13:18: Giving context of paper before looking at questions
14:50: Question 1: What is our purpose?
19:53: Q2: Do we have a right to exist?
22:22: Q3: Do we still need to exist?
27:52: Q4: Should our organization have an end date?
31:07: Q5: Should we continue to try and go it alone?
37:02: Q6: Who could we collaborate with?
41:16: Q7: Can we reimagine the future?
45:25: Discussion about guardianship and legacy
49:18: Discussion on key things to consider
52:01: Discussion on summary of key questions to ask
53:55: Discussion on funding
56:15: Final thoughts
58:40: End

For a lot more content visit www.theseeds.nz 

In this conversation with Nathaniel Calhoun we hear about his early years and growing up in Boston, fitting in when there is a class system at play, work in Africa but then with billionaires in Silicon Valley and then talk about biodiersity.  We focus in on system change and how to effect that - are we optimistic or pessimistic on the ability to change things?  As a member of Edmund Hillary Fellowship we also talk about that since Nathaniel was in cohort 1.  A wide ranging conversation, the best type, if you like this check out some of the others in seeds at www.theseeds.nz 

About Eco-index https://eco-index.nz/about 

Bioverse website https://www.bioverse.io/ 

EHF interview with Nathaniel: https://www.ehf.org/read/information-sharing-for-public-good 

Panel on Systems Innovation from Seeds Impact Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKDknIp0rBE

Dr James Austin interview on Peace Corps mentioned in the talk  https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/seeds/id1281908185?i=1000394527676

More seeds stories www.theseeds.nz 

This is a very short summary of a talk I heard recently at the Institute of Directors event at the start of May 2021.  Colin Meyer from the UK shared about purpose and business and gave some practical ideas for how to define purpose and provided a framework for this.  

The book mentioned: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/prosperity-9780198824008?cc=gb&lang=en 

Conference summary: https://theseeds.nz/key-lessons-and-learnings-from-day-2-of-the-iod-leadership-conference-2021/

Interview with Colin Meyer: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-answers/prosperity-better-business-makes-greater-good 

Chris shares his life journey in this interview.  We learn all about his childhood, what it was like losing his Father at age 16, how he rediscovered again his Māori culture as a young adult, studying technology and founding IT startups and then joining Vodafone in Christchurch and what he does today working in a future focused team.  Some highlights include his memories of his Father and what he learned from him that inspires him today and his desire to give back to Māori and Pasifika youth to encourage them to explore careers in technology. I really enjoyed my conversation with Chris and if you do as well then who might you know who would appreciate being told about it? 

Also check out some of the 210+ other interviews for seeds at www.theseeds.nz.  

Vodafone NZ: https://www.vodafone.co.nz

Michelle Sharp interview referenced: https://seeds.libsyn.com/michelle-sharp-on-kilmarnock-and-social-enterprises

Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview.  He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand.  I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics.

Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation.  This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about his Father.  I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen.  

Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter.  You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz 

Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: steven@theseeds.nz

Joe has just finished co-writing "Silver Linings" with David Downs about the impact of Covid on businesses and the pivots they went through as a result.  In this interview we find out about that but also dive deep into his background and hear about his childhood in England, moving to New Zealand at a young age, the work he was involved in before co-founding Nanogirl Labs and how they coped with Covid.  We also have a great part of the conversation thinking about what the important things are that have been highlighted from the Pandemic.  The event we discuss is taking place at the end of March 2021 and tickets are available here https://www.silverlinings.nz/

Nanogirl Labs: https://www.nanogirllabs.com 

The book: https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/silver-linings-9780143775478

National Youth Theatre Company: https://nyt.nz 

Coastguard NZ: https://www.coastguard.nz 

LinkedIn article on pivoting: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leading-our-business-through-covid-19-joe-davis/

In next week's episode we will hear from Alina Siegfried a performance poet and impact storyteller.  She read this poem during the interview and so this is a preview of what is to come.

I think poetry helps us reimagine our world so appreciate the chance to use this platform to share a poem like this. 

This poem was written after Alina read "Big World, Small Planet" by Johan Rockstrom, director of the Stockholm Resilience Center, and Mattias Klum.

Alina Siegfried hello@alinasiegfried.com

Book website: http://anthropocene.info/bwsp.php

Book facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welcomeAnthropocene

Website: www.alinasiegfried.com
Watch Alina's poetry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSCO6Ra8G4xRKESqks4mmcpdE19JnB7B
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-siegfried-a088a049/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliJacsWordworker/

For more visit www.theseeds.nz 

Tony shares his life story on this episode and we discuss his childhood, joining the military in Australia at age 16, serving in war zones, his addiction to alcohol and overcoming that, what his time in the military has taught him about leadership and teams and founding Halo Training which takes people into nature and gives them real life leadership opportunities based on the instructors' military backgrounds.  If you enjoy this conversation there are 308 others on seeds so check them out and more info at www.theseeds.nz 

Halo Training: https://www.halotraining.co.nz 

"Our experience was forged on the battlefields of Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts. We have led people through the most adverse and uncertain environments that could be asked of any team, or any leader, war.  Our military and intelligence backgrounds give us the unique ability to apply real-life technical and situational responses to corporate and business environments. Responses that deal with real pressure and real consequences. We focus on the human side of leadership, empowering people, teams and organisations to thrive in times of adversity."

Gareth is the country lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa and in this conversation we talk about that movement, system change and politics.  He also shares his life story and childhood, his work as an activist with Greenpeace before a career in politics for 10 years as an MP, writing a book about Jeanette Fitzsimons and a whole lot more.  I enjoyed this conversation and if you do as well check out the 350 others on seeds podcast, a project about life stories and what shapes us.

Wellbeing Economy Alliance page: Aotearoa New Zealand : Wellbeing Economy Alliance (weall.org)

Seeds Impact Conference: Seeds Impact Conference 2023 (seedsconference.nz)

Book on A Gentle Radical by Gareth Hughes | Paper Plus

Seeds www.theseeds.nz

David is the Chair of Canterbury Tech and in this episode released during Techweek '18 we talk about the origins of Canterbury Tech, what it is involved in and the future of technology for the next generation.  We also discuss David's childhood in South Africa, his different entrepreneurial ventures, what makes a good manager and how you hire to get the best people and culture fit. 

Canterbury Tech: http://canterburytech.nz/

Stratos Technology Partners: http://stp.co.nz/

This episode is released during Techweek '18 as we are focusing on Technology for a few episodes. 

Techweek '18: https://techweek.co.nz/

Christchurch NZ: https://www.christchurchnz.com/new-zealand/

This live seeds panel discussion was held on 27 November 2020 and brought together a variety of experts to discuss some practical case studies on impact investing.

It ties in with the release of this paper which provides an overview on the state of Impact Investing in New Zealand.  Those on the panel sharing their practical experiences from different perspectives were:

Liam Sheridan - CFO of Foundation North

Rangimarie Price - The Connective

Jenny Lackey - New Zealand Green Investment Finance

Paul Gilberd - General Manager of Community Finance

Steven Moe facilitated, with a welcome from Monica Briggs of the Centre for Social Impact. 

Opinion piece for Stuff: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300169514/impact-investing-presents-opportunity-to-back-a-better-future-beyond-just-financial-gain

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBkeJ8zyJyk

Report: https://www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz/te-pūaha-o-te-ako/2020/october/overview-of-impact-investing-in-aotearoa

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz 

Angela Sothern has an idea for a new charity fundraising loyalty programme which is intended to to help towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.  We discuss Angela's background and history as well as her new initiative.  In this interview we disagree a bit about the steps to implement the idea and have global impact.  Angela has also provided the update below as well on positive progress since the intervew. 

http://www.globalnetworksupportcharity.org

Angela gives the following update since the interview:

Since you interviewed me I am pleased to update you that my trip to Africa was successful, as expected.

I met with Dr. Belay Begashaw, General Director of the Sustainable Development Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and discussed further a partnership with the Center to help us promote the Charity Fundraising ‘Loyalty’ Program to a global audience - with the goal of regularly bringing many billions, then trillions to help toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
I am delighted to announce that we can expect a partnership to be formed in the near future, once we have all the necessary paper-work in order.
I look forward to providing you with updates over the coming months.

Kind regards,
Angela

In this session we hear from Shambueel Eaqub on the state of the economy and the past, present and future - we end talking about Love, so it was pretty wide ranging! 

We also looked at the Orbviz way of presenting date, worth looking at this on the budget as an example https://nzbudget-expenditure.orbviz.com/public/root

We took a sense of the economic pulse through looking at data and considering the wider context of government in the economy, budgets, the constraints and levers that can be used and how this affects us all.

For more episodes of seeds you can visit www.theseeds.nz 

Change is a certainty in life, but how will you cope with it?  I enjoyed talking with Rob Cousins about the venture he cofounded called Open Change.  As usual we start with his childhood and then hear about his life journey and what led him to Aotearoa New Zealand what he does today. The podcast aims to get at the underlying stories of what has shaped people into who they are becoming and is a deeper glimpse into a life than we normally get.  

We then talk about the complex and entangled challenges that are all around us - how do you approach them?  The website of Open Change described the issue like this: "Change used to be done to people. This was convenient for change-makers, but it was rarely successful, or sustainable, and tended to be rolled out to more or less unwilling consumers.  Nowadays, knowledge and power is dispersed among many actors and institutions. No-one controls anything anymore, but everyone influences everything." 

Open Change website: The Team — Open Change

New Power book review that was mentioned https://seeds.libsyn.com/new-power-book-review 

A shout out to the connector of people, Freda Wells, who joined the dots for this conversation to happen.  Check out her project The Kiwi Diary which is a great resource https://www.thekiwidiary.co.nz 

Also to DK who hosted a conversation with Rob Cousins and Michelle Kitney for the great series, Creative Welly Episode #32, which the image is taken from - that is over here https://www.creativewelly.com/creative-welly-episode-32-michelle-kitney-rob-cousins/   

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz  

Charlie has had a fascinating life as a fashion photographer, running a contemporary art gallery in New York and travelling the world - what she saw on those trips led to her setting up Hello Future to work with adolescent refugees.  But we start the conversation learning about Charlie's early years in Taiwan and what it was like to be sent aged 11 to the United States without being able to speak the language - how did that experience influence what she now works on?  We also learn about her different experiences leading up to Hello Future as well as her experience of joining the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.  If you enjoy this check out some other interviews at www.theseeds.nz

Website: http://www.charliegrosso.com/

Hello Future!: https://www.hellofuture.io/

E Wen Wong was 13 when she founded P.S. Our Beaches.  Now aged 16 we talk about her love of poetry, founding an organisation to clean up our beaches, solving problems and what the future holds.  I really enjoyed my conversation with E Wen and will be interesting to watch what she gets involved with in future since she has started getting involved (and starting) many things so young.

Website: https://psbeaches.com/about/

https://www.facebook.com/psbeaches/

TedxYouth talk by E Wen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj3r_vWluIw

TedxYouth talk by Shanna Moe which is also discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWjYxfUZhBY

www.theseeds.nz 

Wil co-founded EPIC (Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus) a unique building which houses many start-ups and tech companies in central Christchurch.  As one of the first buildings to go up following the earthquakes there is an amazing story behind the building which we discover in this interview.  Wil also shares his background growing up in the UK and how he ended up in New Zealand.  We also discuss what makes a good salesperson, key elements that make up a great team and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

EPIC: https://epicinnovation.co.nz/

info@epicinnovation.co.nz

TedX Christchurch talk: http://www.tedxchristchurch.com/wil-mclellan

Bio from the EPIC website:

• Executive Director of Vision & Strategy at EPIC Innovation
• Eisenhower Fellow

How do our choices when shopping impact the planet?  Really enjoyed this conversation with Stine Smith about her entrepreneurial journey as a co-founder of Good Change which has a focus on cleaning products that are better for us and the earth.  

But we start hearing about her childhood in Denmark, what she learned as a 15 year old on exchange in America, her international sales and management consulting career in Europe, America and the Middle East and how she came to Aotearoa New Zealand and started the business.  

A highlight is our focussing in on doing a business with a cofounder rather than on your own and what it takes to make that work well - identifying each of your skills and trusting each other to play to those.  

If you enjoy this then why not check out the 400+ other conversations on seeds www.theseeds.nz and share the show with one other person, that is how it will grow as it is just a word of mouth approach.  

Website: https://www.goodchangestore.com/ 

To celebrate getting to 15,000 listens this "Legal Mashup" is a bonus episode recorded at XCHC recently.  In this I presented along with Kris Morrison about key start-up issues including what a social enterprise is, best legal structure options for them, the charitable option, governance, board size, liability, intellectual property, overseas considerations, employment, and other start-up issues ... we covered a lot!  If you enjoy it consider sharing with someone else who is at the start of their entrepreneurial journey.  Here is an index of topics and location in the episode for ease of reference:

01:54 - Introduction
06:45 - Social Enterprises overview
13:50 - Options for legal structures
18:37 - Governance and boards
23:43 - Discussing overseas focus for Charities
26:16 - Mission and purpose
28:53 - Constitutions for social enterprises
30:47 - Shareholders' agreements
34:02 - Intellectual property ownership
37:28 - Discussing "start-up legal toolkit" free book 
37:58 - Employment issues discussion
40:52 - Registering as a Charity
46:08 - Discussing recent Charity conference 
46:47 - About free resources available 
48:37 - About Seeds podcast
49:51 - Charity vs Company structures for social enterprises
54:31 - Thanks

The resources mentioned including the "Start-ups Legal Toolkit" and "Social Enterprises in New Zealand: A legal handbook" can be emailed out if you send an email to stevenmoe@parryfield.com or visit the site for more articles, templates, videos etc

https://changeforgood.parryfield.com 

Video of this talk is also accessible here: https://youtu.be/buMgLTBXwzQ

On this episode we discuss dyslexia as a form of Superpower.  Why might that be?  After our full interview Geoff Bone contacted me to say he wanted to talk about Dyslexia.  While it is hinted at in the full interview he asked if he could come back and share more about his experience.  We thought it would be a 2 minute insert into the interview but then it became more - this episode.  I readily agreed to chat because I think everyone knows someone who has been affected by Dyslexia so here is a short episode where we discuss his experience, what it has meant for his son who is on that journey and the value it has played in his adult life (developing grit and determination).

For the full interview with Geoff on his life, click here: http://seeds.libsyn.com/geoff-bone-on-the-new-zealand-agricultural-show-and-how-to-create-meaningful-events

We talk about this podcast episode during our chat:  Cliff Weitzman shares his ongoing journey creating the text to speech app Speechify and explains the role his dyslexia plays. from Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast in Podcasts. https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/episode-38-cliff-weitzman-shares-his-ongoing-journey/id1273576736?i=1000412091579&mt=2

The second short excerpt of the full conversation, Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview.  He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand.  I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics.

Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation.  This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Wairua.  I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen.  

Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter.  You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz 

Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: steven@theseeds.nz

Raesha Ismail has grown up with multiple identities and we discuss her life story on this episode.  Born in New Zealand but with strong connections back to India and being a Muslim has meant many rich cultural influences on her journey.  What is it like to grow up in Christchurch?  And what are the type of questions we should be asking others we meet who might not fit a neat box?  We also talk about her work today as a counsellor, the loss of her brother in the March 15^th attacks, and how that led her to join the Sakinah Community Trust which is a woman led charity of widows and others who lost siblings or parents and who are doing good work on uniting communities.  Check out their upcoming events to mark the anniversary.  This is one of almost 300 episodes so check the others out at www.theseeds.nz   

Sakinah Community Trust: https://sakinahtrust.org/

Counselling work: https://canmen.org.nz/counselling/

https://www.petersgate.org.nz/counsellors

The Big Sick trailer we discussed: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cLM5DdUhkoM

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz

Peter shares in this conversation about solar energy and we also learn about his life story.  Solagri Energy is the business he co-founded and is a distributed energy business passionate about helping New Zealand agriculture transition to a green energy future.  Thanks to Jacob Varghese for the suggestion of talking.  If you enjoy this then check out the hundreds of others in the back catalogue at www.theseeds.nz 

Website: Solagri

PledgeMe: Solagri Energy | PledgeMe 

Andrew Bell is the Executive Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ which he has led since 2010.  In this interview we discuss his background and childhood in South Africa as a child of apartheid, studying anthropology and sociology and what that was like with a growing sense of the injustice of apartheid.  We also discuss his role now with efforts to prevent blindness through the work of The Fred Hollows Foundation.

https://www.hollows.org.nz/

From the Fred Hollows Foundation biography:

"Andrew Bell has had the privilege of leading The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ since June 2010. As Executive Director, Andrew’s role is to champion the vision of Professor Fred Hollows of a world where no one is needlessly blind. Andrew works closely with staff, supporters and the Board of Trustees to achieve this goal in the Pacific. The Foundation enjoys the support of the New Zealand government, Trusts, Foundations and the generous public. Andrew has managed significant infrastructure developments including the Pacific Eye Institute and Mobile Eye Clinic in Fiji, the National Eye Centre in Timor-Leste, the eye clinic at Kimbe General Hospital, Papua New Guinea and the world-class Regional Eye Centre in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Some excerpts to give a flavour of the next interview, a deep dive discussion with Jay Matenga.  We cover identity, spirituality, whakapapa and more.  He also shares with us a reinterpreted song.  Be watching out for the full interview out next.  

www.theseeds.nz 

Jay shares about finding identity in this interview - from meeting his birth Father age 42 we learn about his journey of discovering his whakapapa, his spiritual life and his relationship back with kaupapa Māori.  What is nature and what is nurture?  We really went all over with this interview and covered many unusual topics that you might not expect.  We even finish with Jay sharing a song!  I really enjoyed our conversation and learned a lot about many wide ranging topics.  If you like the content here check out some of the other interviews in the back catalogue as there are more than 260 interviews.  

www.theseeds.nz 

Website: https://jaymatenga.com/about/

This is the audio of an article I just wrote for The Spinoff - you can access the text here which also has a lot of links to all the things mentioned in the article as well: https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/22-03-2023/australia-opens-a-fascinating-new-front-in-the-fight-for-ethical-investing

If you like this content, would you be willing to copy and paste that link and share it with your networks, or share this episode with one other person?

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Chris switched career in his early 40s and in this interview we find out about what led him to do that.  We also hear about his family dynamics growing up (with a Father who left to work in Saudi Arabia) and the impact that had on them, and how he ended up in New Zealand.   He now works helping people to find their purpose and in particular coaches people about building Winning Habits.  I really enjoyed hearing about his life and some of his insights and I know you will too.  

Blog on busyness that we mention: https://www.winninghabits.co.nz/busy-why-not-explore-the-habit-of-meaningful-questions-instead/

Earlier episode with Kit Hindin on busyness: https://seeds.libsyn.com/kit-hindin-on-ministry-of-awesome-and-slowing-down

Pehakucha talk mentioned in the intro that I did on seeds recently: https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/global-citizenship--generational-legacy-and-kaitiakitanga

He says: "I believe we are all our habits, the sum of our habits. What we enjoy, what we create, the partner we may or may not end up with. Everything. At the end of the day worthy lives and achievements are creating through habits, with often perseverance, self-discipline and resilience being the most important traits."

Website: https://www.winninghabits.co.nz

Contact: 021 708 751|chris@winninghabits.co.nz

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz 

About Chris: I am a mindset and performance coach on developing and sustaining Winning Habits.

A former career engineer, I worked internationally in engineering for twenty years chiefly in consulting engineering and gave this away in 2011/12 to find another place. The place being driven by a calling to be more engaged with people and teams to enable them to perform, repeatedly, at a high level.

The habits idea is anchored in my belief system that we are all our habits, from how we dream, think, behave, talk and lead. Once a purpose focussed routine is established the sky is the limit. My purpose is for individuals, teams and organizations to be exceptional.

Ambitions to be a superhero as a child and how that affected the decision to become a policeman and then work for many years as an anti-human trafficker, the highs and lows, including burn-out and depression and what you learn through that.

Gary Shaw is now the Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Kathmandu. 

In this episode we talk about Street Art with Dr Reuben Woods, who is the creative director of Watch this Space.  We talk about what "Art" even is, as well as the growth of the street art movement in Christchurch after the earthquakes here in 2011.  We also talk about Reuben's life and how he came to do his PHD on this topic.  I really enjoyed this conversation because in my work as a lawyer I was involved in the establishment of this charity so it has been great to see how it has grown!  If you enjoy this conversation then why not check out the other episodes on seeds.  

Watch this Space website: Home | Watch This Space

Social handles: @watchthisspacechch

Facebook page 

Email hello@watchthisspace.org.nz

Website for Seeds www.theseeds.nz 

This is the audio of an article that I wrote that was just published in The Press on street art and what it says about identity and new stories being told in Õtautahi Christchurch.  The orgins directly relate to Seeds Podcast as I had a conversation on Street Art with Dr Reuben Woods a while ago (here) and always thought the topic would make a great article.  So I wrote it up and this was published on 8 June 2024 as the lead article in the Mainlander section of The Press.  This is the audio of me reading out the article. 

For the print version it is here:  https://www.thepress.co.nz/culture/350297693/rise-street-art-otautahi-christchurch 

Watch This Space website: https://watchthisspace.org.nz/

Toi Õtautahi  https://toiotautahi.org.nz/ 

Interview with Reuben which inspired the article https://theseeds.nz/podcast/dr-reuben-woods-on-the-street-art-of-christchurch-and-watch-this-space/ 

The book by Peter Simpson mentioned "Bloomsbury South: The Arts in Christchurch 1933-1953" https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/bloomsbury-south/

White paper: https://www.gemelliconsulting.com/white-papers/

Gemelli Consulting: https://www.gemelliconsulting.com/

Rob Lawrence retires in a few days and just turned 70 so in this interview we hear about his reflections on his career and life.  Starting from a young age he had an interest in the outdoors (his Father took him on his PHD research on Beavers as a 4 year old), we discuss what he studied and how his career took him to many different places, including New Zealand.  Rob has also done many varied things and had "interesting jobs" such as raising Salmon, working at Orana Wildlife Park, at a Veterinary Clinic and assisting start-ups and tech businesses with Government investment through Callaghan while working at the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce for almost 15 years.  This interview is very special to me because as you will hear Rob's life has intertwined with my own as Rob worked with my Father first back in the mid 1970s, before I was even born.  There is also a 4 minute episode where Rob shares his "20 life lessons" which you can access here: https://seeds.libsyn.com/20-life-lessons-from-rob-lawrence I really enjoyed hearing Rob's stories of his life and his reflections at a significant point in his journey and know you will as well. 

Rob's photography site: https://www.roblawrencephotographer.com/

Linked In profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lawrence-a678375/

Email: birdman22@xtra.co.nz

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz

Bio: "Emigrating from the USA in 1984, Rob has been active in a range of New Zealand business sectors: aquaculture (salmon), animal health, conservation/ecotourism, technology and innovation, local government, and business/product development.
Rob joined the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce in 2005, now as a part of the Business Strategy Group Team he specialises in assisting companies with government investment funding for technology development."

Growing up in Rotorua, being involved in the fishing industry and co-founding the New Zealand Salmon Company in the mid 1980s, working as Chief Executive at the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years and the leadership lessons learned over his career. 

Peter Townsend is about to retire as the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce.

Visit: https://www.cecc.org.nz/

Professor Julia Rucklidge has been researching the link between diet, nutrients and mental health and in this interview we talk about that work.  We also discuss her childhood and background growing up in Canada, how she got into this field, what the research is actually showing and what it was like to give a TEDx talk that has almost a million views.  

To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthandnutrition/

TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqXHHCc5lA

University page: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-departments/psychology/research/mental-health-nutrition/

From the website: "The aim of our research group is to find nutritional interventions that are effective in treating psychiatric/psychological illness. At our lab, we independently test new, groundbreaking multinutrient formulae, probiotics and other natural, beneficial substances. We run studies on many different psychological disorders, including ADHD (in both adults and children), addictions, depression and stress. We use all kinds of different trial designs to test these products, including multiple baseline designs, open label, and the ‘gold standard’ of clinical testing, the randomised, placebo-controlled trial (RCT). We are not employed by the manufacturers of these products; we have no interest in getting a good result for them. All we’re interested in is finding real treatments that work, for the good of people affected by psychological illnesses."

Brett is a generalist with a deep interest in many areas.  While practising as a GP he has done a lot of research into psychotherapy and the connection between life events, stress and a person's health and 'somatisation' - the expression in physical symptoms of psychological distress.  In this interview we talk about that but also about his family's history (including someone who was at the signing of the Treaty of Waiting), his perspectives on spirituality and the role it has to play in life and many other topics.  I know you will enjoy this wide ranging conversation.

One of Brett's talks on somatisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXJKG402FPU&t=16s

If you like it there are many more interviews at www.theseeds.nz 

Natasha is a doing her PHD in organisational psychology at Canterbury University on belonging and community.  In this wide ranging interview we talk about her childhood and what shaped her, as well as why she has such an interest in deepening relationships.  We start off with a poem she wrote and that really sets the tone for what follows.

This is the 125th interview so if you enjoy it, check out some of the others at www.theseed.nz

Video version of interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwj1dlmKO5Q&t=1s

Unchatter website: www.unchatter.com

Unchatter Facebook page: www.facebook.com/unchatter

Personal page: www.natashazimmerman.com

Description from Unchatter website: 

"We speak an average of at least 7,000 words every day. How many of them are meaningful ones? Every person you interact with has an untold story, just waiting to be unearthed - and so do you. This is your invitation to step into deeper connection with yourself and the beautiful, mysterious human beings around you. It just might change your life."

Poem that Natasha reads during the episode at the start:

I am from frigid six-month winters and the abiding awe of snowfall,
From harvest-time suppers in dusty fields
And the clean, clean earth of mud-soaked country roads.

I am from oceans away and here.
I am from America, but not this one.
I belong everywhere I’ve ever been.

I am from stacks and stacks of dog-eared books,
From abandoned umbrellas and the golden hour.
I am from poetry and cello music,
From furrowed brows and furrowed fields.

I am from kisses by starlight and broken hearts by daylight.
I am from knowingness and mystery.
I am from the certainness of the sacred.

I am from my grandpa’s galoshes and gentle shoulder squeezes.
I am from the strong hands of my grandmothers,
Made of sterner stuff than me.

I am from big questions and small ones too,
And I am from the loveliest of all human acts:
The soft soul-bow of inhabiting this moment with you.

Poem written about this episode:

Planting

Abiding awe, you say.
Those words speak to me of patience.
Of planting deep into dark soil,
grateful for the sun’s warmth.
Of watching, hoping for rain.
Then watching miracles,
as the smallest of seeds rise.
From hard casings to soft growth.
From death into life.
Transformed from within.

What might these curated conversations reveal
as we scratch beneath the hard surface,
of repetitive answers to the simple
yet profound, “how are you”?
Getting past that first hard layer
to the rich places where roots can grow.
What seeds might be planted if we
come together with an attitude
soaked in vulnerability, and gratitude.
What might such seeds yield as a harvest?
Let’s plant and see.

This is a short book review of "Building a Story Brand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen" by Donald Miller.  

More on the book: https://buildingastorybrand.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz 

Mele Wendt MNZM spent her childhood in Samoa and Fiji before coming to New Zealand to study at University.  In this interview we find out about that upbringing and growing up in a house full of the Arts and Culture (her Father is Albert Wendt who is a very well known poet and author).  We also talk about Racism and Culture and the differences in New Zealand between the 1980s and now.  These are important, difficult, conversations to have.  We also talk about her work at Victoria University as well as Fulbright New Zealand and her work on helping to shape governance culture for the hundreds of thousands of people who are involved in boards in New Zealand (particularly those in the NFP area who often have not had formal training in this area) - Mele is chairing the National Strategy for Community Governance.  Mele’s governance career spans over 20 years across 15 different entities. She currently serves on the boards of Te Kura (the Correspondence School) and the Wellington Community Trust.

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mele-wendt-mnzm-b7016b15/

Community Governance: https://www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz/korero/2019/november/the-importance-of-community-governance

For more visit www.theseeds.nz 

Peter was the Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral at the time of the earthquakes in 2011.  I chose to air this interview now because we talk about love and acceptance in this and it feels like the most appropriate interview given the Christchurch attacks which have just happened.  In this wide ranging conversation we discuss his background in the UK, his studies at Oxford University and what led him to become a priest, how he ended up in New Zealand and his memories of the quakes.  We also take time to reflect on spiritual 'thin places' where the distance between physical things and spiritual things is less thick. It has been explained as “a place where the boundary between heaven and earth is especially thin. It’s a place where we can sense the divine more readily.” 

This is the 89th interview and if you enjoyed this you might enjoy some of the earlier ones as well at www.theseeds.nz

On reflecting about this interview I wrote this:

Thin Places

The thinnest of barriers
separates us from wonder.
From an understanding of love, waiting.
As paper cannot be seen through
yet we know it is so thin.
Shine a light on it and see for yourself.
Like the sun hitting a silver platter
And reflecting into open eyes.
Open to the possibility
that your presence will be with us
no matter which path is chosen.
Or like holding a midnight candle
held in the dark at a service
more than 50 years ago. 
A moment in time.
These encounters, unfolding elegantly,
revealing within the very idea,
that God is with us always.
Inspiring hushed whispers. 
Look – right there!
That sense of wonder rises
filling us up to the brim
from the inside.
Seek out the thin places,
point them out to others
that love may grow.

Vaughan founded V Formation to focus on helping small businesses achieve their potential.  Along the way he has become a passionate spokesperson for the owners of the hundreds of thousands of small businesses in New Zealand. In this interview we talk all about that and what is keeping him busy these days, but we also start off back with his childhood and learn about what has led him to get involved in this.  We also hear about his working for Japanese companies and what he learned from that, the important legacy that comes from exploring his Whakapapa and family origins and what makes a good storyteller.  I really enjoyed this conversation and am sure you will as well. 

Website: https://www.vformation.co.nz/

This is one of almost 200 interviews so check out the others at www.theseeds.nz 

Live panel discussion on Creatives & the Arts: How can they shape our future?  This was held as part of "Vision Week" and this panel brought together 4 thought leaders in the Arts from across a variety of sectors.

We have assembled an experienced lineup of panelists including:

• Anne Rodda, among other cultural and arts initiatives, Michael Hill Violin Competition organiser, formerly professional Cellist and now advisor to NFP sector.  Profile here.

• Professor Peter O'Connor, Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation at Auckland University.  Profile here and a short video profile here. 

• Hannah Teipo, Facility Co-ordinator of Te Oro http://www.teoro.org.nz as well as an artist in her own right.  Co-director of Malae Collective and musician SEMA. Hannah Teipo is a NZ born Indo-Cook Island artist recreating the narrative of what it means to be a Pasifika artist in New Zealand.
  Link to profile: https://www.instagram.com/sema...
  
  
• Felicity Letcher, Formerly a theatre producer working across comedy, theatre and dance who has been on several boards including Red Leap Theatre and Theatre Stampede and now runs Main Reactor Ltd, chair of the Screen Sector Covid 19 Action Group.  Profile here.

Video of this panel discussion: https://youtu.be/67zuQxFRZ2o

If you enjoyed this there are more than 180+ other episodes and a lot more content is at www.theseeds.nz

The is a final short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview.  This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Governance.  

I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. 

Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter.  You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz 

Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: steven@theseeds.nz

Anthony is a co-founder (with his Father) of Mars Bioimaging Limited which produces 3D colour x-rays (spectral molecular imaging).  This involves the intersection of high energy physics with clinical medicine.  In this interview we talk his childhood and background and what led him to work in this area.  We also talk about the technology itself and how it works and then dive down a rabbit hole to discuss what the future of health care and scanning might look like in 30, 50, or 100 years as technology improves.  Finally we chat about Anthony's purpose and real reason for continuing to develop the technology further.  

https://www.marsbioimaging.com/mars/

I'm hosting a new podcast called "Board Matters" which was just released - it has 13 conversations with very experienced Directors on leadership and governance.  We need to upgrade and upskill our governance understanding and I hope this is one small way to help - do you know someone on a Board who is a Director or a Trustee and might appreciate this free resource?  This seeds episode has information on the new show and a short trailer.  Info and links to access the new show are at this page: https://www.iod.org.nz/news/articles/board-matters-podcast/#

Or direct links for apps are:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aHNCIYEOwqoghkGlwKruU

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-matters/id1635454049

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/y2tnm-2763ee/Board-Matters-Podcast

Google podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMDE0MzM2LnJzcw 

Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/15e9ee51-1714-4270-928b-2e8b0b9e7cfe/board-matters 

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-matters-99622637/ 

For more episodes visit www.theseeds.nz 

Savva Kerdemelidis has seen a need and is trying to solve it, in this case it relates to his NZ charity Crowd Funded Cures, whose mission is to use pay for success contracts to make drug development more affordable by repurposing off-patent medicines. In this conversation we talk about this but also about his childhood, his Grandfather's experiences in Siberia, growing up in New Zealand, when we got to know each other at the University of Canterbury Students' Association in 2000 and becoming a lawyer who works around the World. For more information about Crowd Funded Cures see below.

Joy co-founded One Mother to Another which is an amazing initiative providing handwritten notes and gifts to Mothers and carers in Hospitals going through a difficult time with a sick child.  Their aim is to bridge the gap between 2 strangers and offer understanding and acknowledgement of their difficulty but mostly put a smile on their face and let them know they are cared about.  Before we talk about that we also learn about her life story and what it has been like being a journalist on radio and television.  I really enjoyed learning about her journey and am sure you will too - if you do check out their website below and don't forget there are nearly 300 other interviews as well for seeds.

Website: https://www.onemothertoanother.org.nz/

Ways to help: https://www.onemothertoanother.org.nz/get-involved/ 

www.theseeds.nz 

In this interview with Jo we talk a lot about fundraising for purpose led organisations but we also learn about her life story and what led her to start Strategic Grants, the terminology we use in the "not for profit" space, positions of power between Charities and the Grant Makers, key tips for writing fundraising applications and more.  If you enjoy this then check out some of the hundreds of other stories in the back catalogue.  

Website in NZ: Home - Strategic Grants

Website in Australia: Home - Strategic Grants 

Dr Catherin Brown interview mentioned Seeds: Catherine Brown with a Funder's perspective on social enterprises (libsyn.com) 

Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand is mentioned: Events (claanz.org.au) 

www.theseeds.nz 

Dave Lane is an advocate for open source software and is the President of the NZ Open Source Society.  In this interview we talk about his early years (including his Quaker roots) and growing up in a multilingual home.  We also discuss his studies and what led him to New Zealand and his experiences as an entrepreneur.  

You can access a lot of information at https://davelane.nz

This particular episode - in the spirit of the content discussed - is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

A comment from Dave:

"I'm an advocate for greater openness and appreciation of the freedoms we have. I'm a free and open source software developer, longtime technologist, business owner, and an enthusiast about many other things.

I post lots of ideas and observations related to technology, the world, society, and issues like international trade agreements, multinational corporations, and online voting, on my professional blog:
https://davelane.nz

As current president of the NZ Open Source Society, I write a lot of the content on  https://nzoss.org.nz and associated sites like https://openstandards.nz and https://softwarepatents.org.nz

I maintain a blog about my work on the free and open source technologies underlying with the Open Education Resource universitas (the OERu - https://oeru.org) here - https://tech.oeru.org"

Scott Pearson has developed the Calm Pipe and in this interview we find out what that is and how it works.  We start by talking about his childhood, his career, travels overseas, what he learned from that and how a forest fire caused him to come up with the idea for Calm Pipe.  If you enjoy this then check out some of the 230+ other episodes in the back catalogue.  

Website: https://calmpipe.co.nz

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Sacha is a multiplatinum selling singer, songwriter and musician who has also founded SOLE Music Academy.  In this interview we talk about her life story, her love of music, the role her Grandfather played in her singing, competing in Jazz competitions from a young age and why she thinks music is so important.  We also talk about the origins of SOLE Music Academy, what it is aimed at doing by empowering young people in their music careers and the plans for the future.  

I really enjoyed this conversation and know you will too.  Please check out the website for SOLE Music Academy which has a link to the PledgeMe campaign currently running.

https://www.solemusicacademy.co.nz

PledgeMe: https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/6347-new-music-hub-for-christchurch

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0T39WRpIykwV2LJhmO6mj8?si=C2gqeuW3R6-nM6sY6ap-ew

Profile and bio: https://www.solemusicacademy.co.nz/about-testimonial-2

Full song which had an excerpt sung in interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jy1Tt1gHlI&feature=youtu.be

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This is a short excerpt from the conversation with Vaughan Winiata which will be released next week.  In that full interview we talk about small business and what they need as well as many other topics.

About Vaughan and his company V Formation: https://www.vformation.co.nz/about

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David is Dean of the University of Otago, Christchurch.  His main research has been into infectious diseases and in this interview we discuss that research, his time spent living in remote Nepal for two years as well as the role of antibiotics and breakthroughs he is searching for.

Link: https://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/index.html

He is the co-leader of The Infection Group, the co-director of One Health Aotearoa, a Senior Associate in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and a clinical microbiologist at Canterbury Health Laboratories.

David’s main research interests are the epidemiology, diagnosis and prevention of respiratory tract infections, pneumococcal disease, legionellosis, bloodstream infections, and the role of vitamin D in infectious diseases.

He has a particular interest in the microbial aetiology of pneumonia, and is the Laboratory Director of the Pneumonia Etiology Research for Child Health (PERCH) project which is focused on determining the causes of severe pneumonia in young children from developing countries. David has ongoing projects based in nine countries in Africa and Asia.

Lecture by David: https://www.otago.ac.nz/cs/groups/public/@otagopodcast/documents/audio_video/otago068292.mp4

Remember Captain Planet?  This cartoon celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.  This is an audio version of an article I wrote for The Spinoff.  The full text is here https://thespinoff.co.nz/tv/18-11-2020/remembering-captain-planet-30-years-on/

If you enjoy this then consider sharing with someone else who might remember the show?

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John Page is a governance expert at BoardWorks.  He is also the writer of a major research report "True to Label" looking at how value is measured in the non-profit sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.  He has many years of governance experience in a variety of roles and in the arts which we discuss in the interview.  Now in his role he works as a consultant supporting governing boards and directors in their leadership roles.

https://boardworksinternational.com/about.php

True to Label report: https://sportnz.org.nz/managing-sport/search-for-a-resource/news/true-to-label

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